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MTH BLUE COMET
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the MTH Electric Trains die-cast Blue Comet
steam locomotive. This ¼" scale reproduction of the famous Blue Comet
locomotive measures over 22" in length and weighs over 9 pounds. Despite
its scale size, the locomotive is capable of operating on O-42 3-rail track
with any compatible AC transformer, (see page 34 for a complete list of
compatible transformers and wiring instructions) and is completely
compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and
accessories.
The locomotive and tender are equipped with several deluxe features that
are simple and fun to operate. Each feature is described among the
following pages which should be read before the engine is operated. For
those of you who can't wait to get started, the Quick Start Operating
Instructions, found on page 3, should be read so that you understand the
basics of the operating system. Those features marked for 2 and 3-rail
engines are available in both types of engines. Features not marked as such
are only available in the 3-rail version.
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STEAM ENGINE
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
MTH BLUE COMET STEAM ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the MTH Electric Trains die-cast Blue Comet steam locomotive. This ¼” scale reproduction of the famous Blue Comet locomotive measures over 22” in length and weighs over 9 pounds. Despite... -
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OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS LIGHT BULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTOSOUND® PROBLEMS ProtoSound® RESET Feature Chart Transformer Wiring Chart SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION HOW TO GET SERVICE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 3: Quick Start - Basic Operation(All 3-Rail Models)
The MTH Blue Comet contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the Blue Comet is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 34). All models are equipped with an operating smoke system that should be primed with smoke fluid before operating. -
Page 4: Protosmoke™ Unit Operation
PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION (2 and 3-Rail) The Blue Comet contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs a steady stream of smoke through the smoke stack on the roof of the engine. The ON/OFF switch located next to the trailing truck must be in the ON position in order for the smoke unit to function. See Fig. -
Page 5: Protosounds® Operating Instructions
The MTH ProtoSound® digital sound and train control system provides the operator with unprecedented realistic operation on your model railroad. In addition to actual Blue Comet engine, CD-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds, you get the following features: * Built-In ProtoSound® DCRU® Reverse Unit * Authentic Steam Whistle Sound* Authentic Steam Bell Sound* Squeaking Brake Sound* Passenger Station Sounds* Operating Remote Controlled ProtoCoupler™* Self-Recharging Battery... -
Page 6: Whistle Operation
RESET. WHISTLE OPERATION Your Blue Comet ProtoSound-equipped engine is equipped with a digital recording of a steam whistle. The whistle sound can be activated anytime the engine is in forward or reverse by pressing the whistle button on your transformer. -
Page 7: Protocoupler™ Operation
PROTO-COUPLER™ OPERATION Your Blue Comet ProtoSound-equipped locomotive tender is equipped with a coil-wound ProtoCoupler™ for remote uncoupling action. Because the ProtoCoupler is controlled through ProtoSound’s microprocessor, it doesn’t require an uncoupling track section or modification to your layout... -
Page 8: Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds
Squeaking Brake Sounds High Voltage To Low manual. The sound itself is a stored record on the ProtoSounds software chip and will always play the same brake sound for the same three second length MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 9: Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds
Note: Consistent activation of the wheel flange squealing is determined by the condition of your transformer’s whistle button rectifier disc. Older rectifier discs may need to be replaced in order to play squealing sounds. MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 10: Passenger Station Sounds (Pfa)
(it doesn’t matter if you are in forward, neutral or Listen For The Press & Hold Air Release Sound The Railsounds® Bell Button reverse). You will hear After 3 Seconds For 3 Seconds MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... - Page 11 You cannot interrupt the power twice to enter another direction state and still have the feature active.) Once your engine begins running, you can trigger the sounds to begin by entering neutral. MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual...
- Page 12 3 seconds of leaving the forward phase will disable PFA and shutdown ProtoSounds. The next time you turn power back on your engine will be in the RESET position. See page 5 for more information. MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual...
- Page 13 These sounds and the conductor highlight are randomly repeated as long as the system remains in the “reverse” state. MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual...
- Page 14 PFA automatically activates the motors. Otherwise, the engine will just sit still until you increase the throttle setting on the transformer. MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual...
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Page 15: Tips On Using The Pfa Features
PA arrival message has played and the doors have opened. In Event 5, you cannot interrupt PFA until after the engine begins to move. Interrupting the throttle before the engine begins to move has no affect on the locomotive. MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 16: Self-Recharging Battery Backup System
OFF position to prevent harm to the smoke unit wicking). If you need to replace the battery, replacement ProtoSound® batteries are available from MTH ProtoSound Electronics at 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046. A standard 9v alkaline battery can be MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 17: Protosound® Volume Adjustment
Cab Chatter, etc. For information on operating the RESET volume adjustment option, see the section entitled “Programming ProtoSound RESET Options” on the following pages. ProtoSound Manual Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 6: Adjusting The ProtoSound® Volume MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 18: Using "Reset" To Program Protosounds
= 2 clinks)). “Clank + “Clink" + “Clink" = Feature 7. You can advance the throttle as quickly as you like (though you may not hear the air-release sounds) and the computer will still remember the number of MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 19: Setting The Engine Volume
Cab Chatter sounds will function normally. In fact because only the engine volume is affected by selections in Feature 6, when you select 0 volume, you can still hear the horn, bell and Cab Chatter sounds when the engine is running or in neutral. MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 20: Programming For A Separate Bell Button Controller
(3)they can be programmed to be turned off. The default setting is (1) Squeaking brakes are activated by bell button control as described on page 8. To change the default setting, enter RESET and go to MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 21: Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation
“Lock-In" your selection. Interrupt The Throttle Listen For 5 Clank To “Lock-In” Now, whenever you are in And 0 Clink Sounds The Volume Setting neutral, you can blow the horn with the transformer MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 22: Programming For Protocoupler Operation
Continue pressing the whistle button until ProtoSounds sounds two bell dings (signifying that the ProtoCoupler option has been turned off). Simply turn the transformer throttle off and then on again to lock in the new setting. MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 23: Programming For Pfa Operation
Interrupt The Throttle failed. To activate the Listen For 8 Clank To “Lock-In” And 0 Clink Sounds The Volume Setting Remote Lockout Control setting, go to RESET Feature 40 (See the section MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 24: Resettingall Protosound® Options To Factory Default
To “Lock-In” And 3 Clink Sounds The Volume Setting RESET To Program ProtoSounds® on page 18). Once in Feature 18, press the transformer whistle button and wait for ProtoSounds to sound a garbled bell sound. MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 25: Reverse Unit Lock-Out Operation
NEUTRAL AND WITH THE THROTTLE STILL ON, PRESS THE WHISTLE BUTTON. WHILE THE WHISTLE BUTTON IS BEING PRESSED, TURN OFF THE THROTTLE AND LET GO OF THE WHISTLE BUTTON. After about one second, you will hear a short blast MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... - Page 26 While it doesn’t make any difference on how the lockout function operates, you may hear one of the three different NEUTRAL-activated sounds. To unlock the engine from the NEUTRAL position, follow the process to unlock the engine in the Forward or Reverse directions above. MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual...
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Page 27: Oil & Lubrication Instructions
Grease can then be applied into the gear box using a grease tube dispenser. Tender Body Mounting Screws Figure 9: Lubricate The Tender Chassis Trucks MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 28: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
You may find it useful to use two small flatblade screwdrivers to assist you in stretching the tire over the wheel. Be careful to avoid twisting the tire when stretching it MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 29: Light Bulb Removal & Replacement
Lubrication section on the proceeding pages. Once the boiler has been separated from the chassis, gently pull the bulb harness from its socket inside the boiler. Replacement bulbs are available directly from MTH Electric Trains. MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 30: Trouble Shooting Protosound® Problems
If you find that your problem can’t be resolved with this manual, contact MTH ProtoSound Electronics (7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2580) for additional assistance. WHISTLE PROBLEMS REMEDY BELL PROBLEMS REMEDY MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... - Page 31 COUPLER PROBLEMS REMEDY LOCKOUT PROBLEMS REMEDY VOLUME PROBLEMS REMEDY MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual...
- Page 32 BATTERY PROBLEMS REMEDY RESET PROBLEMS REMEDY BRAKE SOUND PROBLEMS REMEDY MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual...
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Page 33: Protosound Reset Feature Chart
You can reset all features to their original factory settings by accessing Feature 18 in RESET and then pressing and holding the transformer whistle button until you hear a soft, warbled bell sound. RESET # OPERATION DEFAULT CLANKS/CLINKS MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... -
Page 34: Transformer Wiring Chart
ProtoSounds senses that the Trainmaster system is being used, it automatically disables ProtoSound’s sound effects. The operator retains control over the engine, but no sound effects will play. Transformer Min/Max. Power Transformer Center Rail Outside Rail Model Voltage Rating Type MTH Blue Comet Operating Manual... - Page 35 O-42 OPERATION While the Blue Comet engine is more than capable of operating on O-42 curves and switches, you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the Blue Comet through O-42 switches.
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Page 36: Service And Warranty Information
SERVICE & WARRANTY INFORMATION HOW TO GET SERVICE UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY For warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase. Instead, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service as our dealer network is not prepared to service the product under the terms of this warranty.